Re: Interesting OEM 522 Whippled EFI engine build.
 

Putting the balancer back together. Engine is balanced with only the counterweighted center section.



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Re: Interesting OEM 522 Whippled EFI engine build.
 

Left one cylinder head off until I had the timing cover and balancer. Need to use the piston stop tool to find exact TDC.

Found it. You might notice the engine changed color also.

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Re: Interesting OEM 522 Whippled EFI engine build.
 

The GM Gen VI timing cover has a pointer built on. The stock balancer is 8" and the new one is 7" . Will not work. Was worth a try.

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Re: Interesting OEM 522 Whippled EFI engine build.
 

A quick cutting wheel job on the stock timing pointer and a new billet adjustable pointer will do the job.

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Re: Interesting OEM 522 Whippled EFI engine build.
 

Installed the other cylinder head, remainaing valve train and timing cover for good.

One last look around in here.


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Re: Interesting OEM 522 Whippled EFI engine build.
 

Should not be a problem filling these cylinders. What looks like a step is a digital camera optical illusion. The black is the hard anodizing. The entire head casting was hard anodized before machining.

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Re: Interesting OEM 522 Whippled EFI engine build.
 

Thanks GM for providing this intake valley pan. It is a nice feature. Will keep the hot oil from splashing the bottom of the intake manifold. The intake will have an integrated intercooler as well. Every little bit helps.

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Re: Interesting OEM 522 Whippled EFI engine build.
 

Better update some posting on this project.

Will be fairly direct and to the point.

Dooley supplied pan pick up.

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Re: Interesting OEM 522 Whippled EFI engine build.
 

Windage tray complete and installed.

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Re: Interesting OEM 522 Whippled EFI engine build.
 

Oil pan on.

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